Genetic structure and molecular mechanism underlying the stalk lodging traits in maize (Zea mays L.).

ABSTRACT: Stalk lodging seriously affects yield and quality of crops, and it can be caused by several factors, such as environments, developmental stages, and internal chemical components of plant stalks. Breeding of stalk lodging-resistant varieties is thus an important task for maize breeders. To better understand the genetic basis underlying stalk lodging resistance, several methods such as quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping and genome-wide association study (GWAS) have been used to mine potential gene resources. Based on different types of genetic populations and mapping methods, many significant loci associated with stalk lodging resistance have been identified so far. However, few work has been performed to compare and integrate these reported genetic loci. In this study, we first collecte

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9803694 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature